Job Description

Requisition No: 864401 

Agency: Department of Lottery

Working Title: DATA SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR II - 36000007

 Pay Plan: Lottery Exempt Serv

Position Number: 36000007 

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

DATA SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY – DIVISION OF INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT

*Open Competitive Opportunity*

AGENCY BENEFITS:

If hired, as employee of the Florida Lottery, you will be provided the benefits listed below:

• Approximately 97.5%of the premium for health insurance
• Individual (~$8/month) or Family (~$30/month)
• 100%of the premium for individual or family  dental insurance
• 100%of the premium for basic  life insurance
• Employer contributions to the Pension Plan or Investment Plan; contribution levels will vary based upon Pay Plans.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Data Security Administrator II reports directly to the Information Security Director and monitors and maintains cybersecurity related hardware and software controls. This position provides a proactive and defensive capability for all information technology components related to the Florida Lottery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of the Lottery’s Responsible Gaming program, including the No Underage Play and Play Within Your Means messaging, and will ensure retailers and players are aware of the program and provided information, as necessary.
• Develops, deploys, administers, and maintains Information Security Management’s equipment to protect the Lottery’s computing infrastructure including on-premises, cloud, and virtual platforms.
• Monitors ISM systems and coordinates with other Florida Lottery departments, gaming system vendors, and other third-party entities to create a secure network environment.
• Works with System Architects and Technical staff to implement and review Lottery’s Security Policies.
• Coordinates and manages the relationship with Lottery’s Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).
• Collaborates with Business units to balance security and productivity in Lottery work process.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to internal and external auditors during various audit process.
• Secures, maintains, resolves, and coordinates action pertaining to security alerts, findings, and incidents.
• Provides backup support to ISM Data Security Administrator I, including access and account maintenance for multiple systems governed by ISM policy.
• Provides TIER II support (administration, planning, software/hardware maintenance) of to the Lottery’s VPN system.
• Provides TIER II support (administration, planning, software/hardware maintenance) for the Lottery’s anti-malware solutions on workstations, laptops, iPads, mobile phones, servers, and firewalls.
• Coordinates and schedules network vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Configures and maintain Lottery Managed File Transfer (MFT) facilities including FTP and SFTP software.
• Provides TIER II support (administration, scheduling, configuration) for Microsoft Security Products including on premise and cloud solutions.
• Provides back up support for ISM related tasks involving ticket Verifications, gaming and control systems, and internal control systems.
• Provides cybersecurity related primary or back-up support for all lottery related Second Chance draws, promotions, and raffles
• Provides TIER II support (administration, software/hardware maintenance, troubleshooting) for ISM network content management, email security, and endpoint protection.
• Assists ISM director as needed to maintain planning, continuity of services, and overall ISM footprint.
• Provides TIER II support of all ISM resources licensed to the Florida Lottery that are managed at the NWRDC [Northwest Regional Data Center]
• Provides TIER II support (administration, planning, software/hardware maintenance) of to the Lottery’s Extended Detection and Response systems, including vulnerability management.
• Attains and maintains any relevant certifications or training needed to perform as a DSA II.
• On-call is an essential part of this position’s duties including after-hour and weekend work as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experienced in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.
• Experienced in networking to include firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Experienced in using and maintaining proxies and web gateway devices.
• Experienced in Vulnerability Scanning, tracking, reporting and remediation.
• Experienced in Centralized Logging methods and the ability to collect system log data in a heterogeneous environment.
• Experienced in Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Azure, and Cloud environments.
• Experienced in account management on both Windows and Linux environments.
• Experienced in email security products in an enterprise environment.
• Experienced in threat detection and response to cybersecurity events.
• Experienced in administration of Virtual Private Networks.
• Experienced in server virtualization platforms including SAN storage hardware.
• Ability to work under pressure, adhere to cybersecurity principles, and appropriately access and respond to internal and external cybersecurity events.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to interpret scripts in PowerShell, BASH, and/or Python.

Other job-related requirements and authorization to substitute related work experience in lieu of post-secondary educational requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a computer science related field. Experience may be substituted for secondary education, but the incumbent must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED).

Successful passing of a criminal background check (state, local, and national) is required .

Maintains strict confidentiality of information learned while working with the Florida Lottery, whether learned through assigned duties or through working with other units. The types of confidential information may include, but are not limited to, payroll information, budget matters, policy decisions, tax matters, employee disciplinary issues, and other personnel data.

Statutes establishing or defining work performed

Chapter 24, Florida Statutes

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements

Security certification a plus.

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NOTE : If the above referenced certificate or license is revoked or suspended, you must notify your supervisor immediately.

Work Hours

Total hours in workweek: 40

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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